1. Understand the Formula
Ammonium sulfide has the formula (NH₄)₂S. This means each molecule contains:
* 2 nitrogen atoms (N)
* 8 hydrogen atoms (H)
* 1 sulfur atom (S)
2. Use Avogadro's Number
Avogadro's number tells us that there are 6.022 x 10²³ particles (atoms, molecules, etc.) in one mole of a substance.
3. Calculate the Number of Hydrogen Atoms
* Moles of hydrogen atoms: Since each ammonium sulfide molecule has 8 hydrogen atoms, 3.90 mol of ammonium sulfide contains 3.90 mol * 8 = 31.2 mol of hydrogen atoms.
* Number of hydrogen atoms: Multiply the moles of hydrogen atoms by Avogadro's number: 31.2 mol * 6.022 x 10²³ atoms/mol ≈ 1.88 x 10²⁵ hydrogen atoms
Therefore, there are approximately 1.88 x 10²⁵ hydrogen atoms in 3.90 mol of ammonium sulfide.